The American Marseillaise, or voice of the people
1 print : lithograph on wove paper ; 24.8 x 20.3 cm. (image) | An illustrated sheet music cover for a Whig campaign song, "The American Marseillaise," composed by Benjamin Cahill to mark the July 4, 1844, Boston Clay rally. In keeping with the title and the occasion of the piece the artist evokes the memory of the Revolution, and draws a parallel between...
Contributor:
W. Thayer & Co. - Cahill, Benjamin
Date:1844
Photo, Print, Drawing
Honor to Washington. A national ode
1 print : lithograph printed in colors, on wove paper ; 35.6 x 24.8 | An elaborate emblem to the memory of George Washington, illustrating the cover of a song in his honor composed by B. A. Burditt. The song, according to the text, was written "Expressly for the celebration of the 83d Anniversary of American Independence, and performed before the City Authorities of...
Contributor:
Bufford, John Henry - Oliver Ditson & Co.
Date:1859
Photo, Print, Drawing
AntiMasonic Convention in Valdimor [on the] corner-stone march
1 print : lithograph on wove paper ; 32 x 24 cm. (image) | An illustrated sheet music cover for a march dedicated to the Masons. According to the text the march was performed "at the Ceremony of laying the Corner Stone of the Masonic Temple, Boston." The illustration parodies the national convention of the Antimasonic party, held in September 1831 in Baltimore ("Valdimor")....
Contributor:
Bradlee, Charles - Johnston, David Claypoole
